The world still cannot let him go, but the investigation is coldly pursuing the truth. The Spanish police have issued a second official statement regarding the cause of death of Diogo Jota, who was 28 years old. It has been revealed that Jota was at the wheel at the time of the accident and that there were indications of speeding.
The British 'Sport Bible' reported on the 8th (Korea time) that 'the police in the Spanish province of Zamora published a second statement regarding the traffic accident that claimed the lives of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva.' The police disclosed circumstantial evidence regarding the cause of the accident and the identity of the driver in this statement.
■ 'The tire burst, and the vehicle caught fire immediately'… summary of accident circumstances
The Jota brothers were involved in an accident while driving on the A-52 highway in Cernadilla, northwest Spain, during an overtaking maneuver. The vehicle deviated from the road due to a tire blowout and was immediately engulfed in flames. The responding rescue team stated that all the brothers were already dead at the scene.
The police explained in their initial announcement that 'a road traffic accident occurred, and all circumstances suggest that a tire burst. The vehicle immediately caught fire, and the two occupants died at the scene.'
The Spanish National Police, which has been investigating the circumstances of the accident, issued a second statement on the 8th. The police stated, 'The expert report is currently being prepared,' while maintaining a cautious position, but added that it is highly likely that Jota was driving. They also confirmed that there were indications of speeding at the time of the accident.
According to reports, the police have stated that 'an analysis of the tire marks of one of the vehicle's wheels suggests it may have greatly exceeded the speed limit for that section,' and 'the driver of the accident vehicle is likely to have been Diogo Jota.' This will be submitted to the Puebla de Sanabria court as soon as the expert report is completed.
The speed limit for that section is reported to be 120 km/h, and the accident vehicle was a high-performance Lamborghini. Due to the fire in the vehicle, it was difficult to confirm electronic records like the black box, and the police are continuing their investigation based on physical evidence such as tire marks, impact traces, and seating positions.
■ Family testimony is also crucial… helping to identify the occupants and the driver
The Spanish daily 'El Mundo' reported that testimonies from Jota's family played an important role in identifying the driver and the passenger in the police investigation. Although the police have not officially concluded that 'Jota was the driver,' all investigative results point to Jota as the driver, suggesting that the future direction of the investigation is likely to be determined.
However, the final reports, including the accident report and autopsy findings, have not been made public as of now, and it remains uncertain whether these materials will be disclosed to the public in the future.
■ 'A farewell that has not yet dulled in sorrow, but the truth must remain'
The funeral for the Jota brothers was quietly held in Gondomar, Portugal. Colleagues from Jota's Liverpool team, as well as players and coaches from the Portuguese national team, attended in large numbers to pay their respects.
The mourning period for the deceased was brief, and the investigation that must uncover the truth continues. Whether Jota was really at the wheel, whether speeding caused the accident, or if it was merely a tire defect. All these factors are now for evidence and records to reveal.
On the field, he always ran for the team, and he said a final farewell on the road with his brother. It is now the remaining people's duty to quietly face this tragedy while confronting the truth to the end.
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